The reordering of mass retailing, which is rapidly transforming the industry and making old definitions obsolete, is quickly accelerating. So it is that such traditional drug chains as Walgreens and CVS are transitioning into health care providers. The retail outlets once easily identified as discount stores are now challenging traditional food retailers for leadership in
NEW YORK — Investments by mass retailers to beef up their capabilities in the delivery of primary care services is paying dividends, according to market research from J.D. Power. The research shows that pharmacy consumers are relying on retailer services including vaccinations, screenings and physical exams, and are generally satisfied with their decisions to do
NEW YORK — After the economic dislocation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, job growth and unemployment rates are key indicators of the nation’s progress toward recovery, and the mass market retail industry is doing its part to help the rebound. When 20 million jobs evaporated last spring as the economy shut down in response to
NEW YORK – In addition to serving their customers by keeping stores open during the coronavirus pandemic, mass retailers are working to support their communities through grants and charitable giving. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced a $25 million commitment to strengthen the global public health response, bolster food security and support the needs of
Lots going on in the mass retailing community these days — as is usually the case. With the holiday season fast approaching, mass retailers are sharpening their games, extending their reach, unveiling some dramatic new concepts and honing their basic skills. With all the activity, the editors of MMR have arbitrarily selected five must-visits in